Microwatt to Volt-Ampere Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
Microwatt (µW)
Definition
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt (10⁻⁶ W). It represents extremely small amounts of power found in ultra-low-power electronics, biological systems, and precision scientific instruments.
History
The microwatt became necessary with the advancement of microelectronics and the development of ultra-low-power devices. It was particularly important for describing power consumption in integrated circuits, sensors, and biological measurement systems.
Current Use
Microwatts are used in microelectronics, biological research, precision instruments, and ultra-low-power applications. They're essential for describing power consumption in microprocessors, biological sensors, and advanced scientific equipment.
Volt-Ampere (VA)
Definition
Volt-ampere (VA) is a unit of apparent power in AC electrical systems, representing the product of voltage and current. It differs from watts (real power) in AC systems where voltage and current may not be in phase.
History
Volt-ampere became important with the development of AC electrical systems, where the distinction between apparent power and real power became crucial. It provided a way to specify the total power capacity of AC electrical equipment regardless of power factor.
Current Use
Volt-amperes are used for AC electrical equipment ratings, transformer specifications, and electrical system design. They're standard for UPS ratings, transformer capacity, and AC electrical equipment where apparent power is more relevant than real power.
Conversion Table
Microwatt(µW) | Volt-Ampere(VA) |
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1 | 0.000001 |
2 | 0.000002 |
3 | 0.000003 |
4 | 0.000004 |
5 | 0.000005 |
6 | 0.000006 |
7 | 0.000007 |
8 | 0.000008 |
9 | 0.000009 |
10 | 0.00001 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Microwatt to Volt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 µW = 0.000001 VA
- Conversion Formula: VA = µW ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 1 µW ÷ 1e+6 = 0.000001 VA
Convert 10 Microwatt to Volt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 µW = 0.000001 VA
- Conversion Formula: VA = µW ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 10 µW ÷ 1e+6 = 0.00001 VA
Convert 100 Microwatt to Volt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 µW = 0.000001 VA
- Conversion Formula: VA = µW ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 100 µW ÷ 1e+6 = 0.0001 VA
Convert 1,000 Microwatt to Volt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 µW = 0.000001 VA
- Conversion Formula: VA = µW ÷ 1e+6
- Calculation: 1,000 µW ÷ 1e+6 = 0.001 VA